Connecting Brain Research with Dimensions of Learning.

Hardiman, Mariale M.

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ERIC Number: EJ636984

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Publication Date: 2001

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Connecting Brain Research with Dimensions of Learning.

Hardiman, Mariale M.

Educational Leadership, v59 n3 p52-55 Nov 2001

Identifies and discusses five dimensions of recent brain research related to learning and links them to suggestions for improving teaching. The five dimensions are positive attitudes, acquiring and integrating knowledge, extending and refining knowledge, using knowledge meaningfully, and habits of the mind. Draws implications for teaching special-needs children. (Contains 25 references.) (PKP)

Descriptors: Brain, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Level, Special Needs Students, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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